In this video, AB demonstrates Arturia’s latest offering, the MicroFreak keyboard, a powerful little addition to any musician’s inventory. Shot on location at Brooklyn’s Brown Note, a live-performance space with a Tsunami Bass System capable of reproducing bass down to 5 Hz, AB explores the functions, controls, and features of the MicroFreak, offering a general overview of the oscillator section, filter manipulation, onboard sequencer, and arpeggiator. He also demonstrates the way in which the touch-plate keyboard offers unique playability, creating highly interactive performances. Check it out! And click here for more videos for helpful audio tips and pro gear reviews.

In the following Quick Listen demo, we check out the sounds of the Yamaha Reface CP and how it might fit into any musician’s arsenal. The demo focuses on the six different presets, each based on an original classic. The keyboard features a variety of sound presets including two Rhodes presets, a Wurlitzers, a Clavinet, a Toy Piano, and CP, which is based on the Yamaha CP80 digital grand piano. The demo also showcases the onboard effects, including the dedicated Drive and Reverb, as well as Tremolo/Wah, Chorus/Phase, and Digital/Analog Delay. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and informative videos at BandH.com

In the following Quick Listen Demo, Andrew Eisele demonstrates some of the sounds and programming capabilities of the Novation Circuit Mono Station. The audio demo explores the synthesizers two oscillator and the monophonic and paraphonic modes. You will hear the 12/24 dB multimode filter with high pass, low pass, and band pass selections. Listen to bass lines, leads, areggiators, pads, noise loops, drum loops, and soundscapes. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and informative videos at B&H.com

In the following video, Andrew Eisele demonstrates the Behringer Neutron, a semi-modular analog synthesizer. The opening demo song was created using only the Neutron to create kick, snare, high hats, synth lines, and effects. Listen to the two oscillators with and without sync, as well as the Neutron’s paraphonic (two notes) mode. The multi-mode filter explores the LP, BP, HP selections with the dedicated envelope. Andrew also demonstrates the integrated BBD analog delay and overdrive circuits. Marvel at the 32-input / 24 output patchbay with the ability to cross-modulate multiple sources or interface with additional gear such as the Behringer Model D or other Eurorack modules. For more exciting audio information, check out the videos we offer at B&H.com.

In the following video, Andrew Eisele demonstrates the Elektron Analog Heat, a tabletop stereo analog sound processor with DAW integration. You’ll hear each of the eight character circuits with selections including Clean Boost, Saturation, Enhancement, Mid-Drive, Rough Crunch, Classic Distortion, Round Fuzz, and High Gain. The Analog Heat is equipped with a stereo EQ and Multimode Filter with LP, BP, HP, Notch, and Peak selections. Andrew also demonstrates the Envelope Follower and the BPM sync’d LFO with multiple assignment parameters. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and informative videos at B&H.com

In this demo, we’re listening to the Arturia MiniBurte 2S, a semi-modular monophonic analog synthesizer with a 48-point patch bay and full Eurorack compatibility. The 2S features an advanced onboard three-track sequencer and replaces a traditional keyboard with 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads. Its analog sound engine features two independent oscillators with waveform mixing and a Steiner-Parker multimode filter along with Brute Factor overdrive. Hands-on controls allow you to sculpt sounds in real time, as you’ll hear in many of the following arpeggios, bass sounds, and leads. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and informative videos at BandH.com.

This Quick Listen will give you a sample of sounds created with the Behringer Model D Analog Sytnh. Based on the authentic synthesizer structure and ladder-style filter design found in iconic and legendary synths of the 1970s, the Behringer Model D is a three-oscillator analog synthesizer with a pure analog signal path and a dedicated and fully analog triangle/square wave LFO. The instrument uses matched transistors and JFETs, precision 0.1% thin-film resistors, and polyphenylene-sulfide capacitors, which allow for flexible sound-shaping capabilities, resulting in super-fat basses and lead tones, mind-bending effects, and progressive organ sounds. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and informative videos at BandH.com.

We’re taking a quick listen to the Sequential Prophet Rev2 Analog Synthesizer. We’re checking out the 16-voice model, but an 8-voice model is also available. The Rev2 is available in keyboard and desktop form and offers two digitally controlled analog oscillators, an analog Curtis filter, and three envelopes per voice. An extended modulation matrix, polyphonic step sequencer, multitimbral capabilities, and extensive effects along with a knob-per-function control panel make the Rev2 a powerful and versatile synth for stage and studio.

In this Quick Listen, we’re checking out the UNO, a portable monophonic analog synthesizer from IK Multimedia. The UNO is battery or USB bus powered and features two voltage-controlled oscillators, a multimode analog filter, a sequencer/arpeggiator, performance buttons, a delay effect, and more. Easily accessible controls make sound editing simple and intuitive, and the results can be stored in one of the rewritable preset slots.

In this Quick Listen, we’re putting the Korg Prologue Polyphonic Analog Synth through its paces. This 49-key, 8-voice model features 500 fully editable presets, analog and digital oscillators, four voice modes, and a bi-timbral sound engine that can play two sounds simultaneously to create splits and layers. Hands-on controls make this an intuitive and musical synth for players and sound designers alike.